Draymen Fight Sixth Street Ban At City Meeting
Streets and Walks Committee set Friday session to consider new city ordinances including a ban on drays on Sixth Street from Quincy Avenue. Merchants oppose the prohibition arguing it would curb business. drivers seek to keep the street clear for wagons and express deliveries while council weighed votes and possible repeal.
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Leset
Quincey
Y. Wolt
Bixth
Hess
Hrmalindn
Estern Avenue
Eliedet
Lee Rotia
F. Weber
Weber
Mila Ty
Even to Testify He Saw the Man Who Shot Cockerill
Ky July 2 Cept men leave for Lexington to testify at Cynthiana on Sunday. Soldier escorts accompanied witnesses up to Torren while others guard the train. Charles Green to testify in Brand Jury amid threats while the jury weighs if the shooter acted with others. Bribery and accessory to murder charges loom for Pennsyl officials as the case progresses.
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Cockerill
Wen
Lexington
Cynthiana
Soldies
Torren
Chartey Green
Brand Jory
Jd Corker
Rand
Biareum
Chamberlain's Diarrhoea Remedy Promoted for Stomach Ailments
An old advertisement extols Chamberlain's Diarrhoea Remedy for colic and cholera infantum, claiming it suits infants and children. It notes physicians may disagree on dosing and cites J. Albert Berry as a specialist in stomach and intestinal diseases, with cautions about use.
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Rome
Suratnes
Valilaule
Umay
J. Albert Berry
Hand Sapolio ad promises gentle toilet care
An old advertisement touts Hand Sapolio as a cleansing soap that removes stains and roughness, prevents prickly heat and chafing, leaves skin white and soft, and gives a glow and exhilaration beyond common soap, claiming it imparts vigor and life like a mild tonic.
HELD UNDER A SPELL
In Williamsport Pennsylvania on July 22 Dr AL Lamnily tried for five hours to save 15 year old Maggie Hunter after police found her delirious on Street. She described a sharp eyed stranger who lured her with whispered commands then drugged her in a room with several tables and drinks before being led to an alley where she was assaulted. The girl is a nervous wreck, the doctor reports.
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Williamsport
AL Lamnily
Maggie Hunter
Polliceman
Bev
Ateay
Lamadé
The Presidents Ride Through Storm to Roosevelts Estate
President Roosevelt and family left Sagamore Mill during a fierce lightning storm. The journey took over two hours in darkness and rain before reaching Roosevelt J Roosevelts estate near his uncle Rote J Roosevelt residence. The public event is not planned as a feast or celebration.
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Sagamore Mill
Roosevelt
Fudesveit
Cousine Weeming
Rote
J. Roosevelt
Rix Ufide
May Cause Social War Over Vanderbilts Gotham Society
New York July 27 William K Van derbilt and his bride formerly Miss Lewin Rutherford will arrive in New York aboard the White Star line vessel. Their presence promises a social clash as Mrs Belmont and others weigh the couple and their influence on New York society. Vanderbilt plans may include Newport estate work and a possible extended trip along the New York Central lines. Three minors killed in Cananea mines and a Benson foreman dies in a clay mine accident.
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Vanderbilt
Gotham
New York
William K. Vanderbilt
Hie Bride
Lewin M. Trutherford
White Star Inc
America
D. . Bedmont
Mra. Astor
Vanderbildt
Stn
Ldlehour
Oakdale
Vanneebitt
Grand Central Station
Tucson
Aris
Cananea
Fred Staesey
Indiana
Mamey
Eres
Charles Crandall
Capute
Willem Dutton
Arizona
Benson
Brief Telegrams From a Fractured Ledger
Fragmentary telegraph notes report a string of incidents across cities, naming several figures and events. References include a labor dispute near St Petersburg, a financial arrest in New York involving a $55 million loan, and a series of warrants and crimes tied to railways, courts, and public figures.
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St Petersburg
Husain
Erenck
New York
Frederick W. Holle
Hague
International Court
Expenses Mount in July as City Struggles with Debts
July proved costly for the city with expenditures from multiple funds nearing 125000 dollars. Payment of a two year water bill tied to legal action and negotiations over the waterworks plant advances, while no water company claims have been allowed since July 1901. A 25000 dollar payment this month, return of a 5000 dollar Vinewood Park Railway deposit, 1500 dollars in paving estates, and 70000 dollars in paving bond installments reduce debt. January relief is anticipated as bonds mature in July. City treasurer Hyle reports a 4000 dollar receipt split between city and school board.
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Topeka Water Company
Vinewood ‘Park Railway Company
Tibet
Mr. Hyle
Derby with axe causes panic in Leiperville suburb
Justice Gray set bail at 1000 for Derby charged with retrieving his axe during a drunken rampage at Mrs. Dorney residence. Derby swung the weapon, threatened inhabitants, and was pursued by a colored man before being captured by Officer Tobinson and returned to Leiperville as the town reeled in alarm.
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Chester
Gray
Leipervilie
Drial
Denibe
Etorni
Seltion
Derby
Axe
Rat
Tobinson
Lespert*ville
Bender Plans Emigration to Escape Disorderly House Charge
John Bender, a magnet rentadvent figure, halted his shop operations and faced a disorderly house charge after a police court conviction. He seeks dismissal at district court, anticipates being freed, and plans to return for trial in September. Guns found at the Magnet when it was folded have had their cases dismissed.
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John Bender
Geopreof
Magnet
Bender
Aithodeh Ae
Morristown Hero Miner Rescue Tragedy Died in Shaft
Section Buss Died A Hero details a mine accident in Wharton Morristown New Jersey. Fire start led Harvey Shaw to plunge down the shaft attempting to rescue Patrick Hol ieren and Frederick Holmes. Twenty minutes later Shaw did not return and more men descended. Rescuers battled to free two trapped miners under a tremp, with Stay found far from the landing. The piece blends other notices about equine shows and Yukon water woes and odd ad copy.
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Morristown
N. J
Wharton
Harvey Shaw
Geetion Buss
Patrick Holieren
Frederick Holmes
Nts
Shaw G
Molleran
Hulmes
Chautauqua Lake Travel Offer Via Erie Railroad
From Chicago via Erie Railroad July. Return limit thirty days. Trains leave Henge 030 2 Mm at 130 p.m. and 986 p.m. to Akron Youngstown Chautauqua Lake Buffalo Niagara Falls Albany and New York. Moore Traveling Passenger Agent. CHF. Mite. D. M. Bowman General Western Passenger Agent Erie Railroad for information and illustrated Chautauqua folders.
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Chicago
Erie Railroad
Akron
Younstown
Chautauqua Lake
Buffalo
Niscara Falls
Altany
Fusion
Neve
Moore
Pasenner
D. M. Bowman
General Western
Erle Railroad
ChierKo
Free employment agency sees strong demand for workmen
The Topeka free employment agency reports continued heavy demand for labor across Kansas. Farm labor remains the most requested, with haying and wheat harvest work in demand. Jobs range to $50 monthly with lodging, and $20 to $30 pay with beard, plus 15 to 17.5 cents per hour for lawn and small farm tasks. Sheridan county harvest hands are being referred to Topeka. New York City 1905 valuation shows a rise to 97,109,01 dollars with property assessments delivering a grand total of 5,432,398, and a large year over year increase in valuation.
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Topeka Free Employment Agency
Topeka
Kisasaa
Sheridan County
T. B. Gerow
New York
New York City
North Topeka Society Notes And Local Developments
North Topeka column reports on residents leaving for country trips, shopping, and work changes. Mentions Mr and Mrs Shields, Miss Emma Trussell resuming work at a jewelry store, repairs and rent concerns on Van Buren Street, and local church activities. Also notes streetcar service complaints for North Topeka with calls for mid block stops and better bridge access amid dusty conditions.
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Kinbal Mrnitive Company
North Baron Avenue
Trev
J. A. Stavely
Sire C.D. Shields
Sieden
Emma Trussell
Croxa
Mex
B. McMaster
Nelewerder
van Buren Street
Bella
Albert Hodge
Madison Street
Oklahoma
Tropics Bad for Morals
Washington reports the Manila Times argues that extended tropical exposure weakens moral sense and fosters indifference to criminal consequences. The paper notes officers and civilians in the Philippines show little effort to hide misdeeds and often make only surface attempts to avoid reckoning, with few attempting to flee Lemurs.
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Washington
Philippines
Manila Times
War Department
Tropics
Uttle
Manila
Going to Honolulu George T Nicholson Arranges Voyage
T Nicholson of Chicago, Santa Fe passenger agent, plans an ocean trip to Honolulu next month. A party of Indies will sail in about a fortnight including Mrs W J Black of Topeka and her sister Miss Atchison of Leavenworth. Mr Nichols does not expect to accompany the party.
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George T. Nicholson
Epee ‘T. Nicholson
Chicago
Genpassenger
Santa Fe
Honolulu
Mra
W. J. Black
Topeka
Miss Atchison
Leavenworth
Mr. Nichols Non
Salvage Claims Filed Over Clavering Incident
By Pacific cable July 23 Salvage claims for 346 000 each have been filed by the owners of the tugs Fearless and Charles Counselman against the steamer Clavering of China Commercial Steamship company. The Clavering struck a reef at the Honolulu harbor entrance and was pulled off by the tugs without major damage. It is believed the tug owners will contest the claims and litigation over the matter is likely.
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Honolulu
Pacific Cable
Fearless
Charles Counselman
Clavering
China Commercial Steamship Company
Honolult Harbor
earthquake shocks felt in city this morning pass SE to NW
A minor earthquake was felt in the city at 140 this morning with a ten second vibration. The disturbance moved from southeast to northwest. In Cyren, 37 miles north, the tremor was the severest ever felt there. No damage is reported in this city or Oxden.
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Saltike
Julya
Cyren
Oxden
Shamrocks Sail Against Light Ship Winds
The Shamrocks left their moorings for the light ship under sail. The wind was variable, shifting from near calm to breeze. Shamrock II crossed the line at 12 31 10 and Shamrock I at 12 59 06 unofficially. a pennant sheet parted, causing delays.
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New York
Safeguard the Children Against Cholera Remedy Ad
Chilled and garbled text notes a remedy claim for cholera and diarrhea. It mentions protecting children, a weather reference, and a call to purchase a preparation named from a Chamberlain figure, claimed to be sold by a druggist. The fragmentary item reads as a public notice or advertisement.
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Eis
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Sue Reamy
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Earl McNoun
Roy Iaikens
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Jesse Reamy
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A. E. Cooper
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Manila Paper
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Kansas Improved Stock Breeders’ Association
Kansas State Poultry Association
Department of Horticulture
Kansas State Horticultural Society
Department of
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Kansas Dairy Association
M. A. Low
Chas. H. Sampson
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